Argentina: Bomb threats at Israeli, US embassies in Buenos Aires

BUENOS AIRES, Oct 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The embassies of Israel and the United States in Argentina were the targets of bomb threats on Wednesday, according to police sources. The Israeli embassy in the historic center of the capital, near the presidency, was evacuated amid heavy police presence. Police sources, speaking…

Eight French airports forced to evacuate for security reasons

Lille airport in northern France is one of eight that were evacuated PARIS, Oct 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Eight airports in France were forced to evacuate on Wednesday for security reasons.Beauvais airport near Paris said it was evacuated “following an anonymous threat received by several French hubs.” The airport later said…

Ghana is still second-biggest economy in West Africa – Pres Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo ACCRA, Oct 19 (NNN-GNA) — President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said Ghana still remains the second biggest economy in West Africa.The president said this is despite the country’s low credit rates and other issues that have led the country into the current economic crisis.Speaking at the…

Liberia elections: George Weah and Joseph Boakai set for run-off

The two leading candidates, President George Weah and Joseph Boakai MONROVIA, Oct 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — With almost all votes counted in Liberia’s election, President George Weah and his main rival Joseph Boakai are still running neck and neck, meaning they are set for a run-off.Weah currently has 43.8% of the…

Five children killed amid heavy rains in Zimbabwe

HARARE, Oct 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Five children, including four siblings, have died in Zimbabwe following heavy rains and floods that have damaged houses and key infrastructure, local media report.Four of them died after being struck by lightning on Monday night while sleeping with their mother in a hut in the…

Nigeria to start distributing $1.5bn cash to the poor

ABUJA, Oct 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Nigerian government has said it will begin the distribution of $1.5bn cash to 15 million vulnerable households.The cash handout is aimed at alleviating the soaring food, fuel and commodity prices.Each eligible household will get $32 in cash for a three-month period beginning this month,…

Update: Deal between Venezuelan gov’t and opposition welcomed worldwide

 BRIDGETOWN, Oct 18 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The agreement signed Tuesday in Barbados between the Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro and the main opposition leaders has been welcomed by the European Union, the United States, Brazil, and Argentina among other players on the world stage. Pursuant to the new arrangement, those who…

Guinea-Bissau capital in darkness after government fails to pay bill

BISSAU, Oct 18 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — An unpaid electricity bill has plunged Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau, into darkness. The Turkish utility company, Karpowership, pulled the plug saying the West African government owes it $17m. Economy Minister Suleimane Seidi promised to pay the bill within a fortnight. Karpowership – one of…

Armenia ready to sign peace agreement with Azerbaijan by the end of the year: PM

YEREVAN, Oct 18 (NNN-TASS) — Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that Armenia  is ready to sign a peace agreement with Azerbaijan by the end of this year. Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence that a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan could be reached if both sides showed good will and reduced…

Hurricane Norma strengthens, heading towards Mexico’s Baja California peninsula

MEXICO CITY, Oct 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) predicts that Tropical Storm Norma will likely strengthen on Wednesday 18 as it moves towards the famous tourist area of ​​Los Cabos in Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. According to NHC, on Tuesday, the storm’s center was located about…